Welcome to the Season 2 finale of "Life Turned On"! Join us as we reflect on the common threads woven through our diverse conversations. This season’s big themes were: all bodies deserve pleasure, embodiment, and the need for sex-positive communities. We explored how pleasure is a right for all, regardless of age or ability, the importance of being present in our bodies, and the value of finding communities that celebrate our unique sexual expressions. Plus, get a sneak peek into Season 3, where we'll dive into the provocative intersection of sex, money, and power. Thank you for being part of our journey! If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comSupport the Show.

Booty play is becoming increasingly popular for all genders, but today we're going to talk about it from a woman's perspective. From consent, communication, and cleanliness to preparation and pleasure, we cover a lot of territory with repeat guest, Katie Nelson. You'll walk away with some great tips for getting started, and even if anal is not for you, you'll still learn some skills that can be applied to all sorts of play!If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, we delve into the world of tango, exploring how this passionate dance transcends mere movement to become a profound expression of connection, intimacy, and embodiment. Discover how tango serves as a silent conversation between partners, fostering a deep sense of trust and mutual presence. In this conversation with Jennifer Jaymes, we discuss the physical and emotional nuances that make tango a unique form of intimate connection, and how it enables dancers to embody emotions through every step.Mark Your Calendars: July 26th at 7-9 pmTaste of Tango at Linger: Are you looking to build intimacy and communication with your partner? Find connection through dance! We’ll teach you to use touch, play and communication to build a stronger bond, create excitement and enhance feelings of connection and pleasure. Let’s get fully present in our bodies, because living together in the moment unlocks a whole new set of possibilities! This 90-minute introductory class will give you a glimpse into Argentine Tango, focusing on the ways it helps us connect with our significant other. Sparkling cider and light refreshments provided. Class taught by Jennifer and Lyndon Jaymes of World Embrace Tango.To learn more and  register, click here.Connect with Jennifer Jaymes at WorldEmrbaceTango.com or @WorldEmbraceTango on Instagram and Facebook.If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comSupport the Show.

Let's explore what intentionality, nuance and communication look like in the context of diverse relationship models. From monogamy to non-monogamy and everything in between, there has never been a better time to build your own adventure and co-create the life and relationship(s) you really want.CNM resources:Polysecure by Jessica FernEthical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie EastonOpening Up by Tristan TaorminoOpen by Jenny BlockPodcast: Making Polyamory WorkShameless Sex - search for topicsSex with Emily - search for topicsIf you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comSupport the Show.

Can someone hold conservative religious beliefs AND be polyamorous? Find out what that can look like in this week's episode with our guest, Wendy. In this episode, we talk about how finding a third way, thereby saving her marriage while honoring herself. We talk about the importance of community and the impacts of growing up and living in purity culture.If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comIf you wish to financially support the podcast, you can do so by clicking here. Even a few dollars is a really big deal and is deeply appreciated. Thank you!Support the Show.

After a decades long marriage, our guest, Karen Bigman, was finally in a position to explore her sexuality in a new way, only to find out she was anorgasmic - unable to orgasm. With a conviction that pleasure is her birthright, she pursued medical treatment and learned a lot about her body and her desires along the way. You can stay in touch with Karen Bigman on the following platforms:Listen🎙️ to The Taboo to Truth Podcast now!Instagram @taboototruthLinkedin www.linkedin.com/in/karenbigman/If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comSupport the Show.

What does it look like to be a mother and a sexual being? We talk about this and so much more with this week's guest, Bonnie Cardoza. Learn how you can nurture yourself as you nurture others, while also finding liberation.You can stay in touch with Bonnie at www.bonnicardoza.com  Instagram: @bonnicardoza Facebook: bonnicardoza.com Life Coaching Services  email: bonnicardozamft@gmail.comIf you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comwww.bonnicardoza.com  instagram: @bonnicardoza  Facebook: bonnicardoza.com Life Coaching Services  email: bonnicardozamft@gmail.comSupport the Show.

In this must-listen episode we explore sexuality as a path to awakening, a way to unlock our authentic selves and live more fully. Join us as we chat with guest Sureya Leonara, a holistic sex and relationship coach on a mission to change the world through  healing and liberating sexuality, the seed of our creation, in a way that permeates every area of our lives, not just the bedroom. We talk tantra, healing, and truly connecting with our partners through deep intimacy.Connect with Sureya at www.sureyaleonara.com. To grab her free "Making Love with Life Practice" CLICK HERE.If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comIf you wish to financially support the podcast, you can do so by clicking here. Even a few dollars is a really big deal and is deeply appreciated. Thank you!Support the Show.

Sometimes, like our everyday lives, sex lives can run on auto-pilot as we go through the motions of what we think it's supposed to be. In this week's conversation with guest Magenta Freeman, we talk about what it looks like to finally slow down and discover what's out there for us. We talk about sexual liberation later in life and about deciding that "fine" just isn't good enough.You can connect with Magenta at coachmagenta@imfreellc.com, @imfreellc and www.imfreellc.com.If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comIf you wish to financially support the podcast, you can do so by clicking here. Even a few dollars is a really big deal and is deeply appreciated. Thank you!Support the Show.

Our host, Shauna Stewart, recently participated in a Sexual Attitudes Reassessment Training as part of her work towards becoming a Certified Sex Educator. The training included two days of porn montages, small group processing, and an erotic show and tell, all designed to help us uncover our own biases and learn to regulate our reactions so we don't cause harm to others. Get a BTS peak into this training and find out what really made Shauna cringe.If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comIf you wish to financially support the podcast, you can do so by clicking here. Even a few dollars is a really big deal and is deeply appreciated. Thank you!Support the Show.

Tune is as we talk all things "erotic evolution" and learn what having an "erotic pantry" means! Our guest,  Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel weaves personal storytelling with professional experience and wisdom to help us listen to our bodies and discover what pleasure means for us while creating safety in our environment and ourselves to explore more.To connect with Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel, visit IG: ignite_anewYoutube/Tiktok: dr.jasmonaejoyrieligniteanew.comSupport the Show.

In this deeply personal episode, we explore the journey of sexual self-discovery after trauma with our guest, Jacquelyn Michelle. Together, we navigate the complexities of healing, reclaiming autonomy, and finding empowerment in the aftermath of adversity. Join us for a raw and enlightening conversation on navigating intimacy and healing.To connect with Jacquelyn, visit www.ignitedintimacy.com. If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comSupport the Show.

This week, we get to hear a gentleman's story of sexual discovery. In our conversation with Brian Rink, we hear what it was like for him growing up as a gay boy in the Catholic church, learn about his marriage to a woman for 20 years, and talk about what it's like to hold two conflicting identities as the same time. You can find Brian at www.lgbtcounselingdmv.com and brink@lgbtcounselingdmv.com.If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comSupport the Show.

Sexuality and self-discovery journeys are so unique to each person, there's no real  one-size-fits-all solution to finding what works and what doesn't. This week, our guest Stefany Testerman talks about how community and self compassion allowed her to confidently create an authentic and meaningful sex life that works for her.To connect with Stefany Testerman, followe her on Instagram @serenityfim and @redstiffnp or visit her website at www.serenityfim.com.If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comIf you wish to financially support the podcast, you can do so by subscribing here. Even a few dollars is a really big deal and is deeply appreciated. Thank you!Support the Show.

In this episode we dive into the world dementia with it's unique challenges and considerations for creating intimate moments and meaningful connection. Our guest, Laurie Thompson, LMHC, DCS talks through some of the ways we can help our loved ones and ourselves navigate changing health, relationships, and consent, to allow for dignity and quality of life.To learn more, visit www.eldercarecounselor.com. Their team is located in Olympia, and provide services  in person or virtually for consulting, care management, therapy and coaching.  Business owner, Laura Vaillancourt has a podcast, titled “Life On Repeat” specifically for dementia caregivers covering various topics to support those in their caregiver journey.If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comSupport the Show.

This is the second part of our conversation with Ally Rays on transitioning. In this episode we talk about her experiences with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), her desire for motherhood, and how sex-positive spaces can help trans and queer people on their journeys of sexual self discovery.You'll want to listen to S2:E5 before diving into this episode.You can stay in touch with Rays on Instagram by searching November Rays. If you need resources, contact your local PRIDE center. If you're seeking relocation support from oppressive laws, the Rainbow Road is an excellent resource.If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comSupport the Show.

One of the beautiful things about sexual self discovery journeys is how much we learn about our authentic selves in the process.  This episode is the first of a two part conversation with Ally Rays, where we talk about transitioning, coming out, and discovering what it looks like to live her truth. This conversation is raw. Moments will likely break your heart, and others will inspire and uplift. You can stay in touch with Rays on Instagram by searching November Rays. If you need resources, contact your local PRIDE center. If you're seeking relocation support from oppressive laws, the Rainbow Road is an excellent resource.If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comSupport the Show.

Getting stuck in our heads, struggling with body image, connecting with our partners, and embracing the feminine are all challenges for today's modern woman. Today, we talk with Ericka Day about the ways in which micro-dosing psilocybin may help. We talk about how healing the root cause of our anxiety, depression, and PTSD, we can live freer, more true lives allowing us to draw closer to ourselves and our partners while experiencing real pleasure.You can stay in touch with Ericka Day at:IG at @erickadaycoachingIG at @the.kind.teacherwww.erickadaycoaching.comwww.thekindteacher.orgIf you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comIf you wish to financially support the podcast, you can do so by supporting here. Even a few dollars is a really big deal and is deeply appreciated. Thank you!Support the Show.

This conversation is rich with funny stories, touching moments, and invitations to expand our pleasure and deepen intimacy with ourselves and our partners.  We talk about how to figure out what we like through exploration, a wedding night talk with our guest's mom, and how to navigate changes in our bodies. Tune is as we chat with disabilities and sex advocate, Callie Sparrow as she shares stories from her own interabled relationship along with some advice people from all walks of life can benefit from.You can stay in touch with Callie on instagram at @interablelovebirds.If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comIf you wish to financially support the podcast, you can do so by clicking here. Even a few dollars is a really big deal and is deeply appreciated. Thank you!Support the Show.

Discover how divorce can serve as a catalyst for positive change, allowing individuals to rediscover their authentic selves, redefine their priorities, and build a future filled with newfound purpose. Whether you're currently going through a divorce, contemplating one, or simply seeking inspiration for personal growth, this conversation with Michele Heffron provides a supportive space to explore the uncharted territories of self-discovery and emerge stronger, wiser, and more empowered.You can stay in touch with Life, Relationship and Divorce Coach, Michele Heffron at www.micheleheffron.com and michele@micheleheffron.com.If you’d like to share your story of sexual self discovery, please email us at stories@lifeturnedonpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram:@lifeturnedonpodcast@lingerbtq@linger.uLet’s normalize rest and pleasure together. Please consider shopping at Linger Boutique next time you’re looking for lingerie or sexual wellness items. www.lingerboutique.comIf you wish to financially support the podcast, you can do so by subscribing here. Even a few dollars is a really big deal and is deeply appreciated. Thank you!Support the Show.